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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,335.01, 437,002.52 and 104,477.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,335.01, 437,002.52 and 104,477.73 is: 156,716.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,335.01 : 437,002.52 = 104,477.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,335.01/437,002.52 = 104,477.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,335.01x = 437,002.52 × 104,477.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,335.01x = 45,657,030,771.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657,030,771.49/291,335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,716.60

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